Like It Matters Radio with Scott V. Black

Scott V. Black
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Our World and our country are changing rapidly.  Things are confusing, and it seems like many of us are under assault.  What to do?  Turn on your radio for an HOUR OF POWER.  Way of Warrior Podcast brings clarity to the confusion and an understanding of how we can be manipulated into thinking and doing things without our conscious awareness. If you want to change your world, you must change your thinking. Mr. Black helps you understand all three parts of the human experience: Mental, Physical and Spiritual. Previously titled, Like It Matters Radio, is radio, Like It Matters: Inspirational, Educational and Applicational. Mr. Black is creator and host of Like It Matters Radio.  Mr. Black has been inspiring radio audiences since 2015, and we can proudly say, “There is nothing on the radio like it”. Black reminds many of Paul Harvey, with his storytelling and common-sense approach to the issues of the day.  Your Radio Life Caddy brings his 30 years of Leadership Training/Development and Coaching with a unique blend of the psychological disciplines of Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Logotherapy, Emotional Intelligence, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Multiple Intelligences, biology, physiology, and the science of Right/Left Brain development into an entertaining and educational journey for an hour. Mr. Black takes this frame, as a launching pad, as he encourages and delves into issues of the day. His emotionally intelligent approach deals with Personal Development, political issues, and social patterns in a powerful way; sprinkled with stories, poetry, the Word of God, and humor- creating an HOUR OF POWER that will leave listeners thinking bigger thoughts, and seeing a bigger picture! Listen to Like It Matters Radio daily, reclaiming your power and your freedom! Less Follow the show: Website Facebook  

  1. 6d ago

    Half Truths and Big Lies

    The most dangerous lies aren't always completely false. Sometimes they're just true enough to believe. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black explores the power of half truths: incomplete stories, inherited beliefs, distorted narratives, and deeply embedded messages that can quietly shape our identity and direction. Because when you change the meaning of a story, you can change what someone believes about themselves. Mr. Black explores epistemic drift, the gradual shift in how we determine what is actually true. In a world of endless information, social media, AI, competing narratives, and tribal loyalties, it's increasingly easy to accept something because it sounds right, feels right, or has simply been repeated enough times. But this isn't only about misinformation around us. It's about the stories inside us. Our earliest experiences can create powerful beliefs about safety, belonging, failure, love, and identity. Repeated long enough, those beliefs become patterns. Patterns become paradigms. And eventually, the map we've constructed can feel indistinguishable from reality. This episode explores: Why half truths can be more convincing than obvious lies How repetition strengthens the beliefs and patterns we live from Why we need to examine what we believe instead of simply inheriting it How early experiences can shape our personal “map of reality” Why old patterns may have once protected us but now hold us back How new truth, experiences, relationships, and repeated choices can create new patterns And there are two important challenges at the center of this conversation. First: Check things out for yourself. Ask questions. Challenge assumptions. Examine the evidence. Understand why you believe what you believe. Second: Your first half doesn't have to determine your second. You may not have chosen the experiences that shaped your earliest beliefs. You may not have drawn the first map you were given. But you don't have to navigate by it forever. What was learned can be challenged. What was practiced can be changed. What was wired through repetition can begin to be rewired through truth, practice, connection, and grace. You cannot live a full life on half truths. And no matter what's already been written, you still have a second half to write. Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Half Truths and Big Lies

  2. Sep 22

    The Measure of One's Life

    How do you measure a life? By what you accomplish? What you earn? What you own? How many people know your name? Or is there a completely different measuring stick? On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black explores an ancient question that every person eventually has to answer: What is the measure of my life? Drawing from Scripture and ancient Jewish wisdom, Mr. Black challenges the way we define success and examines what our choices reveal about who we are becoming. An ancient teaching attributed to Rabbi Ilai says a person can be recognized by three things: their cup, their pocket, and their anger. In other words, character becomes visible at the pressure points: The cup: Who are you when your guard is down? The pocket: What do your money, resources, and opportunities reveal about what you value? The anger: Who do you become when you're frustrated, challenged, or don't get your way? These aren't measuring sticks meant primarily for judging everyone around us. They're mirrors. Because the ultimate measure of a life isn't simply what we've accumulated. It's what we've done with what we've been given. Mr. Black is also joined by Autumn Christensen, Executive Director of Her Plan, to talk about what that looks like in action. Her Plan connects women facing unexpected pregnancies with a nationwide network of practical support, from medical care and counseling to housing, transportation, job training, material resources, and community. Their conversation provides a real-world example of a larger question at the heart of the episode: Are we living primarily for what we can get, or for what we can give? Our time. Our money. Our abilities. Our influence. Our relationships. They all become part of the answer. Because the measure of your life isn't ultimately found in your résumé, possessions, position, or applause. It's found in your character, your purpose, and the lives that are different because you were here. So when your life is weighed, what will the scales reveal? Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Measure of One's Life

  3. Sep 15

    Spelunking Plato's Cave

    Why would someone choose a comfortable lie over an uncomfortable truth? Because truth can cost us something. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black ventures deeper into Plato’s Cave, exploring why human beings cling so tightly to beliefs, communities, identities, and familiar ways of seeing the world, even when they may not be true. The episode begins with the story of Truth and Lie: two brothers who enter a race, only for Lie to steal Truth’s clothes and return to town dressed as him. When the real Truth arrives naked, the people reject him because he is uncomfortable to look at. And that becomes the question at the heart of this episode: Why are we so often willing to believe a well-dressed lie rather than face a naked truth? Through Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, the biblical account of Pilate standing before Jesus, and insights into human psychology, Mr. Black explores five lessons about our relationship with truth: We avoid truth because truth demands change. We reject truth when it threatens our belonging. Truth often hurts before it heals. We fear truth because it exposes our identity. Truth ultimately requires courage, not simply intelligence. Because our beliefs don't exist in isolation. They're shaped by family, experiences, wounds, communities, culture, and our deep human desire to be accepted. Sometimes the shadows feel safer because everyone around us is looking at the same wall. But leadership requires something more. It requires the curiosity to ask difficult questions, the courage to examine what you've always believed, and the willingness to step toward the light even when doing so costs you comfort or acceptance. And once you've left the cave, leadership isn't about looking down on those still inside. You go back for them. You invite. You walk alongside. You help their eyes adjust. You create an environment where truth can be encountered with both courage and love. Because you cannot lead someone out of a cave you refuse to leave yourself. The question isn't simply, “What is truth?” The question is whether we're courageous enough to follow it when we find it. Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Spelunking Plato's Cave

  4. Sep 8

    Venture Into Plato's Cave

    What if some of the things you are most certain about aren't actually true? We all see the world through beliefs shaped by our experiences, relationships, culture, fears, and communities. And while we may want the truth, confronting it can threaten the very things that make us feel safe. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black ventures into Plato's Allegory of the Cave to explore one of leadership's most important questions: Why do people resist the truth, even when the truth could set them free? For Plato's prisoners, shadows were reality because shadows were all they had ever known. When one prisoner finally encountered the light, it was painful and disorienting. And when he returned to share what he had discovered, the others didn't celebrate. They resisted. More than 2,000 years later, the cave remains a powerful picture of human behavior. Mr. Black connects Plato's allegory with Jesus' words, "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free," along with insights from psychology and neuroscience to examine why truth can be so difficult to face. This episode explores: Why familiar beliefs can feel true simply because we've lived with them for so long How cognitive dissonance, fear, group identity, and past experiences influence what we're willing to believe Why belonging can sometimes become more important than accuracy How today's echo chambers can become modern versions of Plato's cave Why discomfort isn't necessarily a reason to retreat How leaders can help people confront difficult truths without shaming or forcing them Mr. Black is also joined by two recent graduates of Team 909 from Leadership Awakening, sharing what happened when they confronted truths about themselves and began experiencing freedom on the other side. Because transformational leadership isn't about standing outside the cave yelling at everyone still inside. It's about having the courage to examine your own shadows, walk toward the light, and then return for others with patience, humility, wisdom, and love. Truth can disrupt. Truth can hurt. Truth can heal. And truth can set you free. The question is whether you're willing to leave the cave. Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Venture Into Plato's Cave

  5. Sep 1

    Lessons from the Blacktop - Sturgis ’26

    Sometimes the best leadership lessons aren’t learned in a classroom, boardroom, or book. Sometimes they’re learned on the blacktop. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black takes listeners inside his experience serving at Sturgis 2026, a trip that became far more than a mission. It became a lesson in people, pain, conflict, leadership, and his own heart. Mr. Black went to Sturgis to serve a group of people he once avoided and assumed he had little in common with. What he found was a powerful reminder that underneath the differences, people are people. We carry wounds. We disappoint each other. We make mistakes. We want to belong. And we all need grace. Through stories straight from his audio journal, Mr. Black shares three major leadership lessons the blacktop taught him: The Power of Awareness – You cannot change what you cannot see, heal what you cannot name, or lead what you do not understand. The Stewardship of Power – Power doesn’t create character, it reveals what’s already there. Leadership isn’t about having authority over people; it’s about using influence to serve, protect, reconcile, and build. The Courage to Confront – Avoiding conflict doesn’t make it disappear. It gives hurt, resentment, and misunderstanding time to grow. You’ll hear the story of a simple seven-minute confrontation that turned tension into tears, humility, hugs, and reconciliation. It became a living example of what happens when a leader chooses courage over comfort. But Sturgis also became a mirror. Mr. Black gets personal about his own patterns of avoiding confrontation, the cost of allowing unresolved issues to grow, and what God revealed when he finally had the space to become aware of what was happening inside himself. Because leadership isn’t about having people figured out. It’s about continually learning people, understanding yourself, stewarding your influence, and having the courage to deal with what’s real. People will disappoint you. You will disappoint people. You will even disappoint yourself. But God is still working. These are the lessons from the blacktop. Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lessons from the Blacktop - Sturgis ’26

  6. Aug 25

    A Curious Leader

    What separates a leader who simply manages people from one who truly understands them? Curiosity. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black goes deeper into the People Business, exploring what happens when leaders become curious about how people are wired, how relationships shape us, and why connection can be one of the most powerful forces for change. At the center of the conversation is Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), an interdisciplinary approach that brings together neuroscience, psychology, attachment theory, sociology, trauma research, systems theory, and more to better understand the connection between the brain, mind, and relationships. The core idea is powerful: we are shaped through relationships. Mr. Black explores the importance of attunement, the ability to genuinely see, hear, understand, and respond to another person. Great leadership isn’t simply telling people what to do. It’s creating the trust, safety, connection, and accountability that allow people to grow. This episode explores: How relationships shape the brain, beliefs, identity, and behavior Why neuroplasticity means our patterns are capable of changing How people help regulate one another through presence, empathy, and connection Why integration of emotion, logic, identity, relationships, and purpose matters The importance of becoming a safe person through presence, grace, and truth How understanding people helps leaders build healthier people, cultures, and organizations And while human behavior follows recognizable patterns, every person is still completely unique. That’s why leadership requires curiosity. You cannot assume you already know someone’s story, motivations, fears, strengths, or internal wiring. People are not problems to manage. They’re people to understand. If you want to build better organizations, stronger relationships, and healthier cultures, become curious about the people in front of you. Because we’re all in the People Business. Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Curious Leader

  7. Aug 18

    The Schematics of Being Human

    What if the way you think, react, connect, and lead isn’t random? What if there’s a blueprint running underneath it all? On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black takes listeners inside the schematics of being human, exploring the mental and emotional programs that shape how we see ourselves, other people, and the world around us. Many of these patterns begin forming early in life. They become our internal operating system, influencing what we believe about safety, love, trust, belonging, worth, and identity. Some of those programs serve us well. Others may have helped us survive one season but continue running long after we need them. Using Schema Therapy, Mr. Black explores the traditional 5 Domains and 18 Early Maladaptive Schemas, showing how deeply rooted patterns can influence our relationships, work, self-talk, and leadership. But understanding the schematic is only the beginning. This episode breaks down five steps for changing the program: Awareness – Recognize the pattern that's running Compassion – Understand why it developed New Experiences – Create evidence that challenges the old program Repetition – Strengthen healthier responses over time Support – Surround yourself with people who reinforce growth Because the brain isn't fixed. Through neuroplasticity and new experiences, old patterns can be questioned, updated, and replaced. And that's especially important for leaders. The way you show up can reinforce another person's old programming, or it can become part of the environment that helps them build something healthier. You can look at the schematic. You can recognize the pattern. And you can begin changing the program. This is an Hour of Power about understanding yourself, understanding others, and becoming better at the business we're all in: the People Business. Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Schematics of Being Human

  8. Aug 11

    Transformation Begins With Change

    Transformation doesn’t happen by accident. It begins with a decision to change. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black explores the process of transformation and why every lasting change starts with a catalyst. Whether it’s a crisis, a conviction, or a calling, change is often the spark that ignites a completely new direction in life. Using the science of fire and the imagery of a smelter’s furnace, Mr. Black explains that just as fire requires oxygen, heat, fuel, and a chemical reaction, personal transformation also requires the right environment, behaviors, beliefs, and identity working together. Real growth doesn’t happen by chance—it happens through a process. This episode explores: Why transformation always begins with change How environment, behavior, identity, and beliefs work together to create lasting growth Why crisis often becomes the catalyst for breakthrough The difference between simply surviving life and stepping into your calling Why our lives are not episodic—they are architectural, built one decision at a time Mr. Black is also joined by Eric and Jason, two recent graduates of Leadership Awakening, who share their personal stories of transformation, breakthrough, and how choosing change has reshaped their lives. The question isn’t whether change is coming. The question is: What will it take? What spark will ignite your awakening? What moment will cause you to say, “Enough… it’s time.” Because the new you is waiting. And the fire has already been lit. Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Transformation Begins With Change
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Our World and our country are changing rapidly.  Things are confusing, and it seems like many of us are under assault.  What to do?  Turn on your radio for an HOUR OF POWER.  Way of Warrior Podcast brings clarity to the confusion and an understanding of how we can be manipulated into thinking and doing things without our conscious awareness. If you want to change your world, you must change your thinking. Mr. Black helps you understand all three parts of the human experience: Mental, Physical and Spiritual. Previously titled, Like It Matters Radio, is radio, Like It Matters: Inspirational, Educational and Applicational. Mr. Black is creator and host of Like It Matters Radio.  Mr. Black has been inspiring radio audiences since 2015, and we can proudly say, “There is nothing on the radio like it”. Black reminds many of Paul Harvey, with his storytelling and common-sense approach to the issues of the day.  Your Radio Life Caddy brings his 30 years of Leadership Training/Development and Coaching with a unique blend of the psychological disciplines of Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Logotherapy, Emotional Intelligence, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Multiple Intelligences, biology, physiology, and the science of Right/Left Brain development into an entertaining and educational journey for an hour. Mr. Black takes this frame, as a launching pad, as he encourages and delves into issues of the day. His emotionally intelligent approach deals with Personal Development, political issues, and social patterns in a powerful way; sprinkled with stories, poetry, the Word of God, and humor- creating an HOUR OF POWER that will leave listeners thinking bigger thoughts, and seeing a bigger picture! Listen to Like It Matters Radio daily, reclaiming your power and your freedom! Less Follow the show: Website Facebook  

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